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Last Updated: Friday 4 September 2020
Public Health (COVID-19) (Risk Determination and Mitigation Measures) (No. 3) Regulations, 2020
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The Minister for Health has issued regulations with effect from 24 August 2020 to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that close the borders of Lesotho, require businesses to comply with certain restrictions and require people to stay at home and wear face masks when in public places.
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Gazette Number: 70
Notice Number: 68
Publication Date: 24 August 2020
Effective Date: 24 August 2020
Source: https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Legal-Notice-No.-68-1.pdf
Copyright: © 2018 Government of Lesotho
Last Updated: Monday 1 June 2020
COVID-19 Information Pamphlet
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The Health Education Division of Lesotho has issued guidelines to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic that outline screening processes for persons entering Lesotho from areas affected by COVID-19, explains what the symptoms of COVID-19 are and outline measures that can be taken to prevent its spread.
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Publication Date: 1 June 2020
Source: https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-COVID-19-APRIL-PAMPHLET.pdf
Copyright: © 2018 Government of Lesotho
Information on Self-Quarantine for COVID-19
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The Health Education Division of Lesotho has issued guidelines to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic that explain that persons who have been to a COVID-19 affected country or have been in contact with a person who has COVID-19 infection must self-quarantine for 14 days at home even if they have no symptoms.
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Publication Date: 1 June 2020
Source: https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-COVID-19-Quarantine-APRIL.pdf
Copyright: © 2018 Government of Lesotho
Interim Guidelines on the Use of Non-Medical Mask in Public Places
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The Director General of Health Services of Lesotho has issued guidelines to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic that recommend the use of cloth face masks in public places where physical distancing is difficult to maintain and give directions for their use.
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Publication Date: 1 June 2020
Source: https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Use-of-Masks-Guide-1.pdf
Copyright: © 2018 Government of Lesotho
Public Health Act: Public Health (COVID-19) Regulations, 2020
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The Minister for Health of Lesotho has issued regulations to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic with effect from 6 May 2020 that require all persons to remain at home except to acquire or provide essential services or attend a funeral or religious service, require employers to take steps to reduce transmission of COVID-19 among employees and customers and restrict transport capacity and alcohol sales.
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Published in terms of Public Health Order (No. 12 of 1970).
Notice Number: 41 of 2020
Publication Date: 6 May 2020
Effective Date: 6 May 2020
Source: https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/LEGAL-NOTICE-NO.-41-OF-2020.pdf
Copyright: © 2018 Government of Lesotho
Last Updated: Monday 6 April 2020
Declaration of COVID-19 State of Emergency Notice, 2020
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The Prime Minister of Lesotho has published the Declaration of COVID-19 State of Emergency Notice, 2020 (the "Declaration").
The Declaration provides that a state of emergency exists throughout the Kingdom of Lesotho in respect of the pandemic caused by COVID-19.
The State of emergency came into operation with effect from 18 March 2020 and amongst others:
-details which essential services shall continue to operate and which businesses shall remain closed
-prohibits all forms of activities and gatherings, except for funerals and
-states that all persons shall not be allowed to leave their places of residence, except in extreme circumstances.
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Published in terms of Constitution of Lesotho, 1993
Publication Date: 27 March 2020
Effective Date: 27 March 2020
Source: https://www.gov.ls/documents
Copyright: © 2018 Government of Lesotho
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